About Us

Meghan Shapiro MA, LPA and Kaitlyn Patterson MA, LPA

A DIFFERENT PATH TO TESTING AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT

About A Different Path Mental Wellness

At A Different Path Mental Wellness, we believe that mental health care should be compassionate, personalized, and flexible. Founded by Meghan Shapiro, MA, LPA, and Kaitlyn Patterson, MA, LPA, our practice offers a unique and holistic approach to mental wellness that focuses on meeting you where you are.

A Different Path Mental Wellness was created in 2024 to offer individuals in Wilmington and surrounding areas the option of a model of mental health completely different from a traditional practice. We provide a personalized, high-quality approach to mental wellness. We keep our client load small to offer carefully curated services to meet your specific goals and needs using evidence-based approaches.

Life’s challenges—whether related to trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions—can feel overwhelming, and we are committed to helping you find your path to healing and growth.

Transform Your Well-being with Compassionate Care

At A Different Path, we believe in a personalized approach to mental health. Our dedicated providers offer a range of services designed to empower you in your path toward healing and growth. Our extensive experience treating people who have experienced trauma, mood, life transitions, and anxiety disorders has created a deep understanding of suffering that has led to our vision of finding innovative new approaches to treatment.

Find Answers to Your Diagnostic Questions

Assessment can be fun! We think so anyway. A Different Path offers comprehensive diagnostic assessment necessary for the diagnosis of ADHD, IQ testing (including kindergarten assessment), and more. Assessments are offered in office, or if a different setting would be best, alternatives are available.

With years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in treating a broad range of mental health issues. Our practice is built around providing individualized, high-quality care using evidence-based approaches, including:

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Our goal is to ensure that every client receives tailored care that aligns with their specific needs.

Our Approach to Therapy

At A Different Path, we offer a range of services to support your mental health, including:

Individual Therapy: Personalized sessions designed to help you address anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges.
Testing Services: Comprehensive assessments, including ADHD evaluations and achievement testing, all conducted with care and professionalism.
Professional Consultation Services: Whether you’re starting your career in mental health or seeking guidance as a seasoned professional, we provide specialized consultation services to help you navigate the complexities of the field.

Our therapeutic style is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. We focus on building authentic, compassionate relationships with our clients to foster healing and personal growth.

Why Choose Us?

At A Different Path Mental Wellness, we believe in the power of personalized, compassionate care. Our practice keeps a small client load to ensure that each person receives the attention and tailored care they deserve. We offer traditional office sessions, as well as innovative therapy options such as in-home sessions, outdoor therapy, and step-down services for those transitioning from higher levels of care.

We understand that your journey is unique, and we’re here to help you navigate it with empathy, expertise, and flexibility. Our goal is to empower you to take control of your mental health and live a life aligned with your core values.

Our Specialties

We specialize in treating a variety of mental health concerns, including:

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and Depression
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem and Confidence Building
Life Transitions
LGBTQ+ Support
Step down services from residential and higher levels of care

Logistics

Locations: We have two locations:
4022 Shipyard Blvd
Unit 2,
Wilmington, NC 28409

1209 Culbreth Drive
Suite 217
Wilmington, NC 28405
Sessions: Available in-person, virtually, or in unique settings like your home or outdoors
Rates Per Hour: Initial Intake: $200 / Individual Therapy $145
Payment Methods: We accept cash, check, and credit cards

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing and personal growth, we’d love to connect with you.

Free Consultation: We offer a free 15-minute consultation to explore how we can work together.

Email: Reach out to us at admin@differentpath.onmicrosoft.com.

Phone/Text: You can call or text us at (910) 726-2002 to schedule your consultation or ask any questions

Reach out to start
your healing journey today.

(910) 726-2002

Free 15-min Consultation